2022 Workshops
Medicinal Soap-Making (Cold-Processed Soap)
This hands-on workshop will cover the history and theory of making cold-processed soap, a technique utilizing lye and oils creating
Dual Extraction Tincturing Methods
Dual extraction tincturing is a method of medicine making that uses two different solvents, alcohol and water, to extract a
Aromatic Plant Distillation: Creating Hydrosols and Essential Oils
Join Patrick Kooyman and Colleen Emery as they take us through the unique process of distilling aromatic botanicals. Participants will
The Decent Demulcents: The Herbal Magic of Foams, Fluffs and Whips
Herbal demulcents are often overlooked or avoided in herbal medicine. Many people do not enjoy the power of herbal slime.
Herbal Mocktails
Double Double Toil and Trouble, make me a Mocktail with herbs and bubbles! In this interactive taste tantalizing workshop experience,
Herbal Chocolate Alchemy
In herbalism when compliance is key – chocolate is the solution… Chocolate is the Ultimate Delivery System! And you will
Thalassotherapy: Ocean Medicine for Opulent Health
Thalassotherapy is an old world practice of using components from the sea in a spa ritual setting to calm the
From Seed to Bottle: A Year on the Medicinal Herb Growing Calendar
In this demonstration Dane and Storii will share their experiences through a whole calendar year on their herb farm, Wild
Treating the Heart and Anxiety with Chinese Herbal Medicine
Psycho emotional illness is often at the root of most diseases. In Chinese Medicine we say this is a disease
Healing Herbs and Water – Ceremonial Circle
All life and healing herbs need water, everyone knows this importance. The quality of water you utilize for growing your
The Medicinal Use of Alcohol: What is in the menstruum?
There was a time when all Al-kuhl (which means “BODY-EATING SPIRIT” and is the origin of the term “ghoul”) contained
Sacred Spirit Plant Healing – Vibrational Plant Essence
Connect deeply with the sacred, life-force energy of plants. Plant spirit healing involves meeting plant energy to influence healing of
Vitex Agnus Castus – Focused Materia Medica Session
Vitex Agnus Castus – Focused Materia Medica Session 90 Minute Workshop This misunderstood herb has been used for thousands of
Sustainability and Regenerative Herbalism – through the lens of a Registered Herbalist and Contract Manufacturer
A conversation that we all need to be part of, whether listening, initiating or partaking in. Come join Penelope as
Psychoactive Master Plants are our Mentors: how to best hear their powerful messages
Josh and Kelly from Dragonfly Earth Medicine will explore the essence and power of what makes a plant a Master Plant.
Integrating Local Herbs into Chinese Herbal Medicine
Supply chain issues during the last 2 years have also affected herbalists. Not the least because Chinese herbal medicine was
Ecological Grief & Anxiety Workshop: Resiliency & Hope in an Era of Climate Change
Ever look at what’s happening with our climate and just want to hide? Fight? Cry? Scream? Sleep? Help? If so,
Mitochondrial Dysfunction the Perennial Cause of Many Health Issues
The Mitochondria are the little engines that ‘could’ in most cells of our body. We inherit mitochondria from the female
The Boreal Herbal: Wild Food & Medicine Plants of the North
Foraging north of 60: wild food and medicine plants of the northern boreal forest. Journey through the northern landscape connecting
Herbal World Cafe
We invite you to participate in a Herbal World Cafe that identifies barriers within our herbal community that we want
Stories of a Metis Herbalist – Marie Rose’s 80 Years on the Plains
Follow 80 years in the life of CCHA Herbal Elder Marie Rose Smith, a Metis herbalist & midwife who cared
Formulation Techniques for Client Specific Care
Creating customized botanical formulations for clinical practice takes a keen awareness of many combined factors to create a synergy of
Endangered Native Medicinal Plants
Come join international lecturer, Penelope as she shares her heart’s work with us! As the recipient of the 2021 United
Fifty Shades of Grey: The Drug & Herb Interaction Continuum
Dr Glen Nagel in a talk on the potential of drug/ herb interactions. This talk will cover practical knowledge and
Transformative Master Plants: How to Honour them through Regenerative Cultivation and Education
The role Plant Medicine has on Healthy Mind, Body and Soil in this time of great transition. Transformative Master Plants
Reishi Relations – A Ganoderma Deep Dive
Reishi Relations – A Ganoderma Deep Dive – 90 Minute Workshop Reishi Mushrooms and its Ganoderma relatives are considered some
Topical treatments for Cancer Care
The skin is our largest organ and topical herbal applications provide a great opportunity to deliver remedies safely and effectively.
Cacao Ceremony
Join our cacao ceremony on Sunday night from 6-9pm. Register at the Elixir Bar at the Gathering – suggested $10
Resourcing the Nervous System with Aromatic Botanicals
Our collective experience in the past 2 years has been dynamic, encouraging all of us to find diverse and meaningful
Herb Walk for Digestive Issues
In the backdrop of Innisfree’s wonderful Botanical Garden, we will look at some of the most prominent medicines for the
Moonlight Labyrinth Walk
Join with songstress Joanna Finch for a journey to the center of the labyrinth. With voice and song, with silence
Medicinal Trees of Innisfree Farm
Explore some of the unique and unusual medicinal trees such as black walnut, willow, 3 kinds of cedar, eucalyptus, birch,
Herbal Bitters
Plants are remarkably bitter and have been used therapeutically for centuries. This classic herb walk in the forest and field
Forest Herb Walk
Explore the forest trails adjacent to Innisfree Farm, discovering local wild plants and their uses for medicine, food and technological
Walking Meditation: Listening to Nature
In this walk, we will be engaging the principles of mindfulness to connect our internal and external experience. Mindful movement
Following the Seasons ‘Round: A Year in the Life of the Metis
The life of Metis people is traditionally guided by the seasons, each moon providing another connection to nature, growth in
Becoming One With Nature
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